Want to score a $25 Waxing The City Gift Card this holiday season?

We need your help! Get those creative juices flowing and help us push the boundaries for yet another advertising campaign.

Starting right now, we are launching our search for the best holiday waxing slogans! Post your entry on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $25 gift card. 

Get creative and think of cute and funny ideas to promote waxing. Start posting your slogans right now. Focus your slogans around these holidays/occasions: 

• Christmas 
• Hanukkah
• Kwanzaa
• New Year’s

All you have to do is post your ideas on the Waxing The City Facebook page. We will be announcing the winner on Wednesday, November 23. 

Also, make sure to “Like” your favorite ad slogans so that we know which ones are the most popular among our fans. 

Check out these examples from our last contest:  

“Roses are red, violets are blue, wax that thing or I’m leaving you!”

“It’s St. Patty’s Day and Waxing The City wants your sham-rocked instead of your SITUATION mocked!”

 “A special Valentine deserves a pretty heart-shaped box.” 

After Waxing Care: Our Top Tips

Getting your skin ready before a wax is important, but your after-waxing skin care regime makes a huge difference in giving you a great waxing experience.

The most common reactions to waxing are redness, minor irritation and

ingrown hairs. But, with these aftercare waxing tips, you can have

the best results and most comfort after your wax.

1. Direct Heat, Sunlight, Hot Tubs

Avoid the sun or wear sunscreen right after a wax. Waxed areas are

prone to sunburn and hyper-pigmentation (small dark spots on skin)

when exposed to the sun. It is best to wait at least 48 hours before

exposing your skin to the sun. Also, as we head into wintertime and

hot tub season, be aware that hot tubs can open pores further and

water in general has bacteria (both of which can lead to post waxing

issues).

2. Avoid tight clothing

Tight clothing, especially on the waxed areas can cause irritation

and ingrown hairs. This is especially true along the panty line where

hair breaks off due to constant friction. Choose panties and under

garments carefully. Also, when choosing workout attire, remember that

friction and excess sweating mixed with tight fitting clothes can all

lead to an increase in irritation to the skin.

3. Exfoliate

Waxing exfoliates that skin, but don't start too soon. Using scrubs,

AHAs, and loofas within the first 24 hours after waxing can cause

further irritation to your skin, so wait about 48 hours before you

begin exfoliating.

4. Apply TendSkin

TendSkin is a miracle product if you get ingrown hairs. After waxing,

your pores are open for a period of time.  Open pores can become

clogged with skin oil and dead skin cells; TendSkin helps prevent

clogged pores and ingrown hairs.

5. Keep Your Hands to Yourself

Avoid rubbing the newly waxed area. This is especially true for

facial waxing. Remember, your pores are open for a period of time and

rubbing the area increases chances of filling your pores with oil,

skin cells, and other debris.

6. Sexual Activity

Many people ask about sex after bikini waxing. Just keep in mind

friction or anything that increases bacteria on the skin should be

considered.

How to Care for Ingrown Hairs

Q: I exfoliate, I use Tend Skin & I get waxed on a regular basis, but still I have ingrown hairs. Is there anything else I can be doing to prevent these annoyances?

~Sarah

A: I agree in grown hairs can be frustrating. It sounds like you have all of the proper tools to help though. Now, the next step would be using those tools efficiently. Here are some tips:

• Get waxed regularly. Waxing causes less ingrown hairs then shaving for most people. Wax every 4-6 weeks. 
• Exfoliate. Use an exfoliating glove with your body wash 2-3 times a week. This can help get the hair to the surface more easily by removing the top layer of dead skin. 
• Use Tend Skin. This is a miracle product. There are tons of products out there, but honestly, I have not found a product that has the kind of results that Tend Skin does. The key is to use it properly. Apply Tend Skin every morning when you get out of the shower and then again at night to affected areas. Remember to give your skin a break from it 48 hours before your next waxing appointment. Once you have your ingrown hairs under control you will want to use Tend Skin once a day. Depending on your skin, you may not have to use it everyday - maybe just every other day. 

Be patient. You should start to notice a difference within a month or two!

Thanks and good luck,

Summer

 

Waxing Q&A: Stubble After Waxing

I try to visit Waxing the City whenever I can, but because I don’t live in Denver I have to schedule appointments when I visit. For those times that I have to go elsewhere, I find that when I have a Brazilian, some of the hair seems to be broken at the skin as opposed to being pulled out. What is the cause and how can this be prevented? When it comes to waxing, I wish I lived in Denver.

Thanks for supporting Waxing the City even though you live in another state. I hope that these tips will help you in your search for great waxing!

What you’re talking about is stubble. There are many variables when it comes to stubble after waxing, here are a few that I feel are the most common causes:

Time
Are you waiting the appropriate time in between your waxes?

Typically, it’s best to wait 4-5 weeks between waxes, depending on your growth. This is a good amount of time for all the hair to grow in and grow in evenly. If you don’t wait long enough some hairs will grow in but others will still be at the surface of the skin.

If you shaved before your wax then you must wait 2-3 weeks after your last shave. The hairs need to be long enough for the wax to adhere to the hair and pull it from the root. If you shaved, be patient with your first couple waxes, it takes a few before the hair starts to grow in finer.

When the hair is finer it pulls from the root easier. When the hair is coarse it tends to break at the surface instead of pulling out. This is when you may feel stubble.

Wax
Are they using a hard wax or a soft wax (the one with strips)?

Waxing the City prefers to use a hard wax, which is commonly called blue wax because of its color, for all bikini services. The hair on the bikini area grows in all different directions and the wax needs to be applied in small controlled areas. Hard wax is ideal for those hard to reach areas because it is gentler to the skin. Hard wax goes on the skin warm and then cools and hardens acting like saran wrap to the hair. As it hardens it lifts itself from the skin making the pull less painful.

Soft wax is used for speed waxing on large areas like legs, backs and arms, where the hair primarily grows in one direction. The soft wax is applied in one large piece and then removed with the strips. The cerologists at Waxing the City don't believe that the bikini area is an area to "speed wax." This technique can cause hairs to break.

Cerologist (AKA esthetician)

One of the things that sets Waxing the City apart is that we do one thing and do it to the highest degree of excellence.

So, if you are unable to visit one of our studios, you are going to a spa or a salon that does not only waxing, but also hair, manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, etc. And, the person you are seeing is an esthetician not a trained cerologist.

Nothing wrong with that, but here are some things to consider:

We think it’s always a good idea to ask around and find an esthetician that has more experience with hard wax and body waxing. A lot of spas specialize in facials/body treatments, which doesn't allow the technician to have much experience with waxing.

Try to find someone who enjoys waxing or a salon that has someone on staff who specializes in waxing. This will change your whole experience. Look for someone who is trained and who can help remedy any problems you might be having and who will work with you to get you on a good waxing schedule. Get to know someone and their technique so your services can stay consistent.

Good luck and happy waxing!

Alex
Waxing the City- Dallas

Pardon our dust!!

In December, construction began to expand our DTC salon. We’re adding 1,100 more square feet and three more waxing rooms to accommodate our growing clientele. The renovation – which will make the salon not only bigger, but also more open and “upscale” in look and feel – should be done by March

But, don’t worry! The construction will not interfere with appointments or any of the services offered at the DTC salon.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!!!

Your Friends,
Waxing the City